Grade Level Resources

Purpose: Junior meetings are one-on-one meetings with your counselor to discuss if you are on track for graduation and post-graduation plans, such as the college search and application process. 

How to Schedule a meeting: Click on your counselor's link below to schedule your meeting.  

Dates Available: September 8th - October 2nd

Ms. Jackson (A-E)

Ms. Potts (F-L)

Ms. Butler (M-R)

Ms. Chilson (S-Z)

Parent Participation: Parent participation is optional. Parents can participate via Teams. Students should forward their appointment confirmation email to their parents so the parent has the link to join teams.

Student Participation: Student participation is mandatory. Meetings will be held in the counselor's office in room 221.

Click here for the 2025/26 College Resource Guide

Click here for SAT dates and information. 

Click here for ACT dates and information.

It's time to start monitoring your HOPE GPA. Start by logging into your GAfutures account and reviwing "MY HOPE GPA".

You should spend some time on the GAfutures site to learn more about HOPE and other state opportunities. 

Common App is an excellent resource when it comes to applying to college. 

Start by reviewing their 11th grade checklist.

Click here for the 11th Grade Scheduling Workshop Presentation

Click here to watch the 11th Grade Scheduling Workshop

Dual Enrollment is a program that allows high school students to take college classes while enrolled in high school.   Dual Enrollment is for Juniors and Seniors with a few exceptions for underclassmen.

Additional resources for understanding Dual Enrollment.

• Innovation Academy Dual Enrollment Night Presentation
• Checklist for Participation in Dual Enrollment
• Georgia Student Finance Commission Dual Enrollment Brochure

Visit the IA Dual Enrollment page for more information and resources. 

Last April, we asked seniors about their experiences applying to colleges and getting in. Watch their advice!

• Senior Panel 1
• Senior Panel 2
• Senior profile sheets

Click here for the presentation presented to senior parents for the class of 2026.

The sooner you start on the application process the better. Many schools have early decision deadlines of October 15th, November 1st or November 15th. Some regular decision deadlines are as early as January. Other schools have rolling admissions, so the sooner you apply the sooner you get accepted.

If you haven't already reached out to your teachers to ask for letters of recommendation, then reach out now. They need time to write a letter specific to you.

Summer is a good time to work on writing your admissions essays. Check the Common App, Coalition App, and Common Black App to see if the new essay topics have been posted. Start writing your essays now.

Visit our resources for help with

• completing your applications,
• searching for the right school for you, and
• getting financial aid.

Visit our college section of the IA website for everything you need to apply to college.

Don't forget to speak to our College & Career Advisor, Ms. Mcckenzie too! 

Make sure you are meeting all of your graduation requirements. More information can be found at the links below.

State of Georgia Requirements 

Magnet School Requirements 

Click here to view the presentation shared with the senior class during group meetings with their counselors.